...I remember that before there were any kids there was "us",
that white wine in a chilled glass, low lights, and flickering candles can do a lot for me,
that dinner without color crayons, spilled drinks and french fries is better.
Every now and then we are alone long enough and I remember just how much I love Carl, how much he makes me laugh crazy.
I wish I was reminded more often.
Hmmm, that may be a strong word.
Sophie (or Phophie as Laurel calls her) snuggled me last night. She wasn't pouncing my yarn ball as I stitched...so I let her sit by me. You know what? It was kind of nice. Every now and then she would open her eyes and check on my progress, yawn, and pat me with her paw. It was as if she was saying, "you still at it? looks good, keep it up." Besides she kept my right bun cheek warm. I even gave her a pat/pet or two. Lots of crochet gifts left to make before Christmas time. Thankfully, I have a little friend who will log all those treble stitch miles with me.
What is this? Is this me ( the "not-thrilled-about-animals" me) blogging about my pet? Crazy times, crazy times.
I like my fudge fudgey (moist and chewy)...not dry. A few years ago I found this recipe and it has become a favorite of ours. I like to make it for our UPS Driver, The Mailman, our Newspaper Carrier, Piano Teachers, Neighbors and myself!! We'll start with the basic recipe. You will not believe how simple, quick, easy and yummy it will be.
Friendship Fudge
18 oz chocolate chips (I used a bag and a half)
1 can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 T vanilla
Nuts optional
Directions: Measure and dump ALL ingredients into a saucepan. Melt together on med/low temperature.
Meanwhile, line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with waxed paper. Once chocolate has melted and is a spreadable consistency- pour quickly into prepared pan. Work fast- it thickens up again quickly. Smooth out and put into refrigerator for to harden and cool for a couple of hours.
Take it out of the fridge, remove pan, trim rough edges off with a sharp knife. Peel off the waxed paper. Put the "nice" squares into a parchment lined tin and give away to a lucky recipient Eat the edges that have been trimmed off- you earned it, that was tough!
Now, get creative. I made the fudge above by omitting the vanilla and adding raspberry extract- mm-mm. You could use peanut butter chocolate chips (Carl's fav), mint chocolate chips, add nuts, or heath bar crumbles. The possibilities are endless!
**Note this is very rich, one batch made two "gift-able" portions. This keeps well when wrapped and stored in the fridge.